FREE Angelena II sold, to be convert-
ed into hybrid vessel A 73-foot boat one Los Angeles mayor refused to identify as a “yacht” was recently sold to a private firm in Silicon Valley for $100,000. The sale price is sig- nificantly less than the $4.1 million port and city officials invested into the yacht, P. 8
Public pier, pumpouts highlight
Harbor Commission discussion The Newport Beach Harbor Commission discussed the prospects of realizing what was described as a feel-good, pub- lic-serving project: the Central Avenue Public Pier during a recent meeting. The public pier would be located near the Newport Boulevard Bridge and Elks Lodge, P. 12
No. 1016 California Boating News Since 1971
News Briefs . . . . . . . . . .4 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Crossword . . . . . . . . . .22 Community . . . . . . . . . . .6 Dock Lines . . . . . . . . . .17 Sailing . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Blips on the Radar . . . .5
Jan. 29 - Feb. 11, 2016
Float plans provide peace of mind
A beautiful morning inspires you to head to your marina, board your boat, and sail out into the Pacific Ocean for a short fishing trip, visit to another marina or multi-day trip to Catalina Island. But, before you head out on a sail, should you file a float plan? P. 14
Ventura Harbor battles
Public art concepts approved for updated Marriott Marquis
Marina The Board of Port Commissioners approved last month concept proposals for three public art installations at the Marriott Marquis and Marina in down- town San Diego. Each public art installa- tion will promote the port district’s “Tenant Percent for Art” initiative, P. 9
Rare Popeye Catalufa caught
in Dana Point A Popeye Catalufa was reportedly caught aboard one of Dana Wharf Sportfishing’s boats on Jan. 16, accord- ing to fish counts posted on the fleet’s website. The fish, which can grow to almost 14 inches in size, is generally near rocky bottom ocean floors and in depths up to 820 feet, P. 27
Port of SD hopes marina concert hall
will become a postcard venue The Port of San Diego will look into building a permanent per- formance center for the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association at a park adjacent to Marriott Marquis Marina. The park itself is attached to a marina. Performances could be accessible by boaters on the water, P. 3
Ventura Harbor to install
concrete docks The California Coastal Commission approved on Jan. 14 a Ventura Port District plan to replace existing wooden docks , P. 13
Kiss Your Katch!
Send Us Your Best Shot by Feb. 5 See page 28 for details
shoaling Heavy shoaling due to recent storms and high surf has caused hazardous conditions in Ventura Harbor’s entrance. Ventura Port District officials, working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard have launched a two-phased program to address safety issues, P. 13
Channel Islands Harbor residents begin vetting Fisherman’s Wharf
redevelopment Two neighborhood groups co- hosted a community meeting Jan. 16 to discuss proposed plans to redevelop Fisherman’s Wharf at Channel Islands Harbor. The waterside façade of the county- owned harbor could undergo a major rebranding and redevelop- ment if plans are realized, P. 8
In Memoriam: Robert Oatley
Billionaire Australian winemaker, yachts- man and resort owner Robert “Bob” Oatley died at his home in Sydney Jan. 10. He was 87, P. 16
Renovation plans for Shelter Island boat launch
ramp inches ahead Shelter Island is on track to receive a new public boat launch ramp within the next two years, P. 18
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